Classification of lies and their underlying motives. They are benign lies (for social conventions), hysterical lies (to attract attention), defensive lies (to avoid an adverse situation), compensatory lies (to impress another), malicious lies (for gain), gossip (exaggeration), implied lies (deceive with partial truths), “love intoxication” lies (idealistic exaggeration), and pathological lies (self-destructive or maladaptive). See: Karpman (1949).
